ACI Summit Health & Wellness Center

02/17/2022

Diet, acupuncture and chiropractic all play key roles in down regulating pain and inflammation.

A healthy diet can help you manage pain by reducing inflammation in your body. Find out which foods may offer protection and which may cause harm.

05/23/2019

“For healthy people without heart problems or diabetes, up to one egg a day should be O.K.,” said one researcher.

12/18/2018

Tai chi may be a safe alternative to conventional exercise for maintaining bone mineral density (BMD) in postmenopausal women.

08/20/2018

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04/09/2018

Dr. Ke Zang is offering two free classes to introduce Tai Ji (AKA Tai Chi) and Qi Gong (AKA Chi Kung) to the community. The main purpose of these classes is to provide the public an opportunity to understand the concept of Qi (AKA Chi, life energy). The participants will learn how to be healthier and keep healthy by improving and balancing their Qi via Tai Ji and Qi Gong.

Class Schedule:
Thursday, April 12th 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Saturday, April 14th 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Class Address:
Acupuncture & Chiropractic Integrative Clinic
6851 S Holly Cir, Ste 180
Centennial, CO 80112

Please RSVP via 720-920-9195 or email: info@ACIclinic.com at least 24 hours prior to the class you plan to attend.

04/28/2017

"So for the new study, which was published this month in The American Journal of Physiology — Endocrinology and Metabolism, researchers from the University of Bath in England decided to home in on relatively average people and their fat cells.

Most of us probably do not realize how busy and physiologically bossy our body fat can be. But in recent years, scientists have established that fat cells constantly make and excrete a wide variety of substances that influence other systems and organs in the body.

The British scientists suspected that eating before exercise might affect the production of these substances.

To find out, they first recruited 10 overweight and sedentary but otherwise healthy young men, whose lifestyles are, for better and worse, representative of those of most of us. (They did not recruit women because it is difficult to control for the effects of the menstrual cycle on metabolism; they hope to study women in the future.)

They tested the men’s fitness and resting metabolic rates and took samples of their blood and fat tissue.

Then, on two separate morning visits to the scientists’ lab, each man walked for an hour on a treadmill at a moderate pace that, in theory, should allow his body to rely principally on fat for fuel.

Before one of these workouts, the men skipped breakfast, meaning that they exercised on a completely empty stomach, after a prolonged overnight fast.

On the other occasion, they ate a substantial, 600-calorie morning meal, supplied by the scientists, of toast, jam, cereal, milk and orange juice about two hours before they started walking.

Just before and an hour after each workout, the scientists took additional samples of the men’s blood and fat tissue.

Then they compared the samples....The implication of these results is that to gain the greatest health benefits from exercise, it may be wise to skip eating first, says Dylan Thompson, the director of health research at the University of Bath and senior author of the study."

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/26/well/move/the-best-thing-to-eat-before-a-workout-maybe-nothing-at-all.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fhealth&action=click&contentCollection=health®ion=rank&module=package&version=highlights&contentPlacement=8&pgtype=sectionfront&_r=0

Fasting before exercise may have beneficial effects on fat cells.

04/26/2017

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04/25/2017

"Drinking sugary beverages is associated with markers of accelerated aging and early signs of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study reports.

Researchers used data on more than 4,000 people over 30, examining their brains with M.R.I. and measuring memory with psychological tests. All completed well-validated food frequency questionnaires.

Sugary beverage intake is an indirect measure of how much sugar we get in our diets, which is difficult to measure precisely.

The study, in Alzheimer’s & Dementia, found that on average, the more sugary drinks consumed, the lower the total brain volume and the lower the scores on memory tests. Brain shrinkage is tied to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease."

"The researchers controlled for diabetes, blood pressure, cholesterol, smoking and many other health and behavioral characteristics.

“Although we can’t prove cause and effect, these data suggest that we should be cautious about drinking sugary beverages,” said the lead author, Matthew P. Pase, a senior research fellow at Boston University. “They’re empty calories that contribute to weight gain and metabolic disease.”"

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/24/well/eat/sugary-drinks-brain-aging.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fhealth&action=click&contentCollection=health®ion=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=2&pgtype=sectionfront&_r=0

Drinking sugary beverages is associated with markers of accelerated aging and early signs of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study reports.

04/25/2017

"Joe Northey, study author and researcher from the Research Institute for Sport and Exercise at Canberra, said the findings were convincing enough to enable both types of exercise to be prescribed to improve brain health in the over-50s.
"Even if you are doing moderate exercise only once or twice a week there are still improvements in cognitive function, but the improvements were better the more exercise was done," he said...."Physical exercise is one element of improved brain functioning, but not the whole story."
As well as staying physically active, Dr David Reynolds, from Alzheimer's Research UK, said it was equally important to look after our brains by staying mentally active, eating a balanced diet, drinking only in moderation and not smoking." http://www.bbc.com/news/health-39693462

The brain is fed with more oxygen and nutrients, boosting thinking and memory skills.

04/21/2017

There is no need to suffer from allergies with Traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture!!!
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/21/well/live/why-do-allergies-cause-brain-fog.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fhealth&action=click&contentCollection=health®ion=rank&module=package&version=highlights&contentPlacement=7&pgtype=sectionfront&_r=0

No one really knows why people often report feeling “fuzzy headed” when they have allergies.

04/21/2017

"The way the study, published in the British Medical Journal, was carried out means it is not possible to determine a clear cause and effect.
However, the effect was still there even after adjusting the statistics to remove the effects of other potential explanations like smoking, diet or how heavy people are.
It means the reason cycling cuts cancer risk cannot be down to weight loss in the study.
Other explanations include cyclists being leaner (even if they are not weighing any less) and lower levels of inflammation in the body.
Cycling is thought to be better than walking as the exercise is both longer and more intense.
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Clare Hyde from Cancer Research UK said: "This study helps to highlight the potential benefits of building activity into your everyday life.
"You don't need to join a gym or run the marathon.
"Anything that gets you a bit hot and out of breath - whether it's cycling all or part way to work or doing some housework - can help make a difference.""
http://www.bbc.com/news/health-39641122

Study of 250,000 UK commuters shows walking is good too but suggests two wheels are best.

04/11/2017

"The ancient Chinese art improves physical performance and enhances quality of life, say researchers.
Tai Chi combines deep breathing and relaxation with slow and gentle movements.
The study, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, suggests the exercise helps with pain and stiffness in arthritis.
It can also help improve quality of life in the lung condition, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
And it may have some physical benefits for people with breast cancer or heart failure, according to researchers from the University of British Colombia, Vancouver.
In the future, it might even be possible to consider prescribing Tai Chi for patients with several illnesses, they said."
http://www.bbc.com/news/health-34279190 #

Tai Chi has benefits for people with health conditions like arthritis, a study has found.

04/03/2017

"...There is no longer any doubt that what happens in the brain influences what happens in the body. When facing a health crisis, actively cultivating positive emotions can boost the immune system and counter depression. Studies have shown an indisputable link between having a positive outlook and health benefits like lower blood pressure, less heart disease, better weight control and healthier blood sugar levels.
"...An important goal of the training is to help people feel happy, calm and satisfied in the midst of a health crisis. Improvements in their health and longevity are a bonus. Each participant is encouraged to learn at least three of the eight skills and practice one or more each day.

The eight skills are:

■ Recognize a positive event each day.

■ Savor that event and log it in a journal or tell someone about it.

■ Start a daily gratitude journal.

■ List a personal strength and note how you used it.

■ Set an attainable goal and note your progress.

■ Report a relatively minor stress and list ways to reappraise the event positively.

■ Recognize and practice small acts of kindness daily.

■ Practice mindfulness, focusing on the here and now rather than the past or future."

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/27/well/live/positive-thinking-may-improve-health-and-extend-life.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fhealth&action=click&contentCollection=health®ion=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=19&pgtype=sectionfront&_r=0

Actively cultivating positive emotions may boost the immune system and counter depression.

04/03/2017

Food is medicine!
http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2017/04/02/520535846/for-centuries-these-asian-recipes-have-helped-new-moms-recover-from-childbirth?sc=ipad&f=1008

Postpartum soups and stews have traditionally been prepared for new moms by Asian grandmothers and aunts, the recipes passed down orally. A new cookbook seeks to preserve them before they're lost.